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There's a new sheriff in town

There's to be a new sheriff in town . . . 'ready? Back to Acts. First, where have we been, what's been happening? podcast: http://www.pastorwoman.com/podcasts/af3d848b-3ad8-4f39-9929-68476a624de0.m4a

On Easter afternoon, I took down my decorations - returned all of the translucent colored 'grass' from centerpieces of decorated eggs and crosses, to a bin for the year. I must admit, some…

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Added by Christine on April 24, 2017 at 7:00am — No Comments

Who or what really killed Jesus?

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Added by Christine on April 19, 2017 at 8:54am — 1 Comment

Our Faith Hangs On This

Our Faith hangs on this: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Lord is risen . . . He has risen indeed!

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They put the Lord in a tomb

Jesus crucified and buried . . .

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A dreadful end to a very long day

A dreadful end to a very long day ~ Jesus arrested. John 18.1-14

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Added by Christine on April 14, 2017 at 7:55am — No Comments

Passover with Jesus?

Passover with Jesus. Luke 22.1-23

The passage: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2022.1-23&version=NLT&interface=print

Happy Passover! or "Chag Pesach Sameach" in Hebrew

Jesus and his men have come to Jerusalem amid a throng of welcoming cheers…

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But, what happened on Monday of Holy Week?

But, what happened on Monday of Holy Week? Easter, 2017.

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Travelers on the road ... strewn with palm branches.

Easter, 2017

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The Real Story of Joe.

The Real Story of Joe. 2 Chronicles 20.1-30; Acts 12

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Added by Christine on April 5, 2017 at 6:00am — No Comments

And the headline reads, "God wins! Against the odds, God wins!"

And the headline reads, "God wins!

Against the odds, God wins!"

O, I love a good story! 2 Chronicles 20, Acts 12

And this is a story which we all need to apply to our lives.

Let's call this guy Joe.

Joe was a prominent, influential leader to many, many people.

Come to find out, there were those who were looking to oust him and do a great deal of damage in the process, (perhaps these guys had failed to read The Five Dysfunctions…

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Added by Christine on April 3, 2017 at 6:00am — No Comments

Unstoppable.

Unstoppable. Acts 12.1-25

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Added by Christine on March 31, 2017 at 7:00am — No Comments

Grace, up close and personal.

Grace, up close and personal.

Acts 11.29-30

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Added by Christine on March 29, 2017 at 6:00am — No Comments

Can you touch Grace?

Can you touch Grace? Acts 11.19-24

Can you touch grace? I mean, is it something tangible you can feel?

A few days ago, I had just finished speaking - specifically, talking about how grace was seen, heard, felt and dealt in the Christian community. Honestly, the whole notion captures me! How could Barnabas-a man...wait, could I say something totally sexist…

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Added by Christine on March 27, 2017 at 8:40am — No Comments

God always has a plan...

God always has a plan... and... Acts 11.19-24

As China, particularly in the 20th century, tried to lock out Christianity entirely, look what has happened:

"...China is destined to become the largest Christian country in the world very soon..."1

"The number of Christians in Communist China is growing so steadily that by 2030 it could have more churchgoers than…

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Added by Christine on March 24, 2017 at 6:00am — No Comments

God wants to talk to you...did you know that?

I know you're busy and everything, Doctor, but he really does~ God really does want to talk to you.

You've just signed on to these Morning Briefings - what are they anyway? A way to get truths from God's Word, applied to our relationship(s) with him and everyday life. Thousands of these briefings, in written and podcast formats, are…

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Added by Christine on March 21, 2017 at 4:17pm — No Comments

Sharing the Bounty

Sharing the Bounty.

English roses are different than the ones we typically grow in the US, different from those that can be plucked from the big black vases in the grocery store. They are densely-petaled and a little bit lacey looking. Pictured below are my favorites: Abraham Darby, Shakespeare ~ And, English roses are hearty.

So in my last backyard, I had a bounty of them – in all colors and shades. Often, I made bouquets and gave them…

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Added by Christine on March 17, 2017 at 6:00am — No Comments

"But, but I'm not a gardener!"

'I'm just not a gardener, so we have to make it simple,' I said to my new neighbors who came to help us design and plant a (large) front yard in Northern California. See, we had bought an old home in foreclosure and the yard was nothing but rocks and weeds, and there was much work to be done. Though I think it was about 22 years ago, I remember like yesterday thinking, 'Now I will be happy to water occasionally, but I can't imagine much more than that; I don't like getting dirt under my…

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Added by Christine on March 15, 2017 at 7:21am — No Comments

Look up.

Look up.

How often do you look up? At the clouds, the varying hues of reds, pinks, and oranges at sunset, the night sky, trees and stars ... if it is not a regular practice for you, I hope you might consider looking up. I personally think that God shows off at what we behold when we look up!

A week ago I was in my backyard1 and I looked up at my apricot tree, wondering when it might start budding. I kid you not, …

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Added by Christine on March 13, 2017 at 7:24am — No Comments

You and your sheet.

You and your sheet. Acts 10.9-17

I boarded the bus with sleepy eyes and a heart filled with expectation at what I was going to see and learn on our first day in Israel. As we drove north from the Tel Aviv area, we passed many businesses that were familiar - from high tech…

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Added by Christine on March 10, 2017 at 6:00am — No Comments